National Center for Science Education

Recently, NCSE had the pleasure of sponsoring and attending a Chicago-area climate conference, Climate of H.O.P.E. Read all about it here! ncse.ngo/ncse-supports-… #TeachClimate

Happy First Day of Spring! The MVP of spring is photosynthesis! Plants are tiny solar-powered factories that use chlorophyll to trap sunlight, convert carbon dioxide from the air, and water from the soil to create their own food & oxygen for us to breathe!Thank a plant today! 🌱

NCSE is proud to announce our newest program, Bridging Gaps! "We believe that scientific literacy is a civic necessity, and achieving it requires more than just a dedicated teacher; it requires an engaged community." ncse.ngo/ncse-launches-…

A piece of good news from New York! Climate change instruction will soon be required in public schools. ncse.ngo/new-york-decid…

Oklahoma's Senate Bill 1868 would have required teachers who teach evolution to also provide instruction on creationist concepts. Fortunately, the bill died. ncse.ngo/oklahomas-mand…

Arizona science teachers -- We have a professional learning workshop coming up for you in Tempe! Join us on Friday, April 3 at Arizona State University for a free, full-day workshop on teaching evolution. Full details and to register - tinyurl.com/NCSETempe #edchat #iteachbio

Reminder: Friday, February 27 is the application deadline for My COAST coming up in Galveston, TX! This unique hands-on PD is primarily focused around the Texas Gulf Coast but is open to all teachers who may benefit. Learn more and apply: forms.gle/2ScAWPWyPyQE54…

We’re excited to partner with NMEA for the 2026 Meeting of the Waters! NMEA’s national conference brings together educators, researchers, and practitioners for professional learning, collaboration, and connection around marine and aquatic education. marine-ed.org/2026

Despite the current administration's push against climate action, a growing number of school districts are incorporating environmental sustainability into lessons and adding classes in green fields such as renewable energy and hydroponics. hechingerreport.org/career-educati…

The Smithsonian will be hosting a free webinar this Sunday, February 22 from 1:30-3:00 EST, The Impact of Human Origins on People's Understanding of the World. Check it out! naturalhistory.si.edu/events/impact-… #museums #humanorigins

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This Darwin Day, NCSE is evolving. We’re thrilled to announce our reimagined membership program, where you can help us to create sustainable, long-term impact in science education! Check out our membership here: ncse.ngo/membership

As we count down to #DarwinDay, we're re-visiting some great pieces on why we teach evolution! "Teaching and discussing evolution opens so many doors to scientific inquiry and understanding." ncse.ngo/bridging-chasm…

As we count down to #DarwinDay, we're re-visiting some great pieces on why we teach evolution! "Evolution provides us with the "why" in biology..." ncse.ngo/making-sense-b…

As we count down to #DarwinDay, we're re-visiting some great pieces on why we teach evolution! "Let us also ask the question from a student’s point of view: Why learn evolution?" ncse.ngo/why-teach-and-…

As we count down to #DarwinDay, we're re-visiting some great pieces on why we teach evolution! "Evolution isn't just a story about where we came from. It's an epic at the center of life itself." ncse.ngo/why-teach-evol…

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Binghamton, NY! Don’t miss an opportunity to see NCSE’s Executive Director, Amanda Townley, speak about why we’re still litigating the Scopes Trial all these years later! Open to the community: Monday, Feb 9 at 4:15 pm in the Binghamton University Science Library, 212.

NCSE would like to welcome our newest board members, Carin Bondar, Lee Ferguson, Quentin Ladson, and Gale M. Sinatra. All four new members of the board will officially join NCSE's board of directors at its April 2026 meeting. ncse.ngo/new-additions-…

Darwin Day is coming up on February 12! Celebrate with NCSE and NABT with a free webinar featuring guest speakers, Rick and Lindsay Hunter! They'll be discussing the discovery and excavation of Homo naledi. Sign up for a link - member.nabt.org/event/2026Darw…